Seanad debates
Friday, 12 December 2008
Health Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages
2:00 pm
Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)
This is a worthwhile amendment in view of the fact that savings can be made by prescribing generic medication. Greater control is needed over prescribing because the level of waste in this regard is huge. Repeat prescriptions are lying around in houses throughout the country. I am sure we will be able to reinstate the universal medical card if we have these reports because they will allow us to make significant savings.
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